PMC Lead Project Engineer (Early MP)

Role Overview

PMC Lead Project Engineer (Early MP) with Wood PLC, supporting the ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position is based at the client office in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors, with 33,000 people in around 50 countries. Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business delivers large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. The company is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets.

Role Purpose

Provide complete technical support on project management matters related to the Project and ensure that the Project meets HSE, quality, schedule and cost objectives. The scope covers all activities related to this portion of the Project from Contract award through engineering, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and handover to Operations at Site.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Support

• Support Project Management activities to the Project team throughout all phases of project execution on management matters related to allocated portions of scope.
• Develop EPC Scope of Work and support EPC tendering activities.
• Prepare gate deliverables in accordance with ADNOC Value Assurance Process (VAP).
• Contribute to the development and definition of project execution strategies, scope of work, schedule and budgetary cost estimates to ensure that the Project is properly planned, meets user requirements and overall execution plans.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Manage the Project Engineering team comprising of Project Engineers to ensure that they perform to their optimum potential, meet their objectives effectively and prioritize work load.
• Work in close coordination with Project Manager for the supervision of the Integrated Project Management Team to ensure that the project objectives are met.
• Steward the activities of Contractor in liaison with the Project Engineers to ensure that the Project is executed in accordance with the Contract, Company's technical and contractual requirements.

Contractor & Interface Management

• Monitor Contractor efforts in managing interfaces with other EPC Contractors, ADNOC Groups/Departments, other operating Companies and provide guidance as required.
• Monitor Project Team activities to ensure that contractor critical subcontracts are awarded and executed according to the project schedule, quality and cost.
• Assist in evaluation of Contractors' claims, recommendations to accept/reject/negotiate and final Change Order submissions for approval in accordance with Management of Change Procedure.

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure project compliance with HSE requirements, meeting HSE performance targets during all phases of the project and work with HSE team to ensure that Contractors comply with Company HSE policies, procedures, rules and regulations during execution.

Reporting & Risk Management

• Report regularly to the Project Manager on Project status, critical issues and areas of concern that may affect performance targets and Project objectives.
• Participate in Management meetings and disseminate information.
• Participate in Project Risk Assessments to ensure that risks to the Project are identified on time, mitigations are planned and properly managed and ensure proper management of change.

Contract Administration & Meetings

• Provide support on Contract Administration duties to ensure that Consultants and Contractors are effectively and efficiently administered including monitoring of financial expenditure.
• Attend Weekly and Monthly Progress Review Meetings with Contractors and other meetings at Sites on a regular basis.

Project Delivery

• Deliver all systems from design to handover meeting all Project objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
• Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems.

Additional Information

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market-rate reward.
• Medical Insurance providing inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan giving the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections joining experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy providing community of experts sharing knowledge and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.